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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Gun violence can affect every part of Philly life. Here’s how residents suggest solving it.

Philadelphians are “tired of looking over their shoulder.” Some want to leave the city altogether. Read more. Photo: Inquirer Staff Illustration
Philadelphia Board of Education President Reginald Streater
Chalkbeat

Schools need more money, Philadelphia school board tells mayoral candidates

The Philadelphia Board of Education Monday is asking the next mayor to commit to a big increase in the school district’s annual funding, and to...
Damani Morgan speaking at the Children First news conference outside of City Hall
The Philadelphia Tribune Company

Students tell mayoral hopefuls 'our vote matters'

A group of high school students organized by Children First PA said they haven’t seen concrete and specific plans by candidates for mayor on how they...
Nueva Esperanza - Impacto

The 100th mayor of the city will be elected and the ballot order is set for mayoral candidates

The Democratic mayoral field has 12 candidates vying to face likely Republican candidate David Oh (who is running unopposed in the primary) in the...
The Philadelphia Sunday Sun

The can of destiny

One by one, candidates for races including Mayor, City Council, Sheriff, and Register of Wills came to the front of Conversation Hall to pick a wooden...